In the past I've always used shave foam for my legs, but always had problems with irritation and dryness. This product is completely different. The shave cream is quite thick. It says it works best when used "sparingly," and this seems to be true. You rub on a thin layer and it's almost invisible. Be sure to rinse the blade a lot because it's easy to underestimate how much shave cream is in it since it's not foamy. The result for me is the smoothest shave I've had, and with less dryness afterward. Love the scent too!